Zoey
Zoey: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Zoey
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, a phonetic spelling of Zoë.
How popular is Zoey?
Since 1880, 115,332 girls and 230 boys in the U.S. have been named Zoey (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #20 in 2012. Its highest rank for boys was #5302 in 2006. In 2025 it ranked #69 for girls, with 3,433 babies given the name.
Names similar to Zoey
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Zoey
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Zoey FAQ
What does the name Zoey mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek, a phonetic spelling of Zoë.
What is the origin of the name Zoey?
Zoey is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Zoey?
Since 1880, 115,332 girls and 230 boys in the U.S. have been named Zoey (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #20 in 2012. Its highest rank for boys was #5302 in 2006. In 2025 it ranked #69 for girls, with 3,433 babies given the name.
Is Zoey a boy or girl name?
Zoey is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 115,332 girls and 230 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.